City building permits · May 2026
Rapid City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rapid City, South Dakota — 114 units in May 2026, 403 over the last 12 months — latest month +1528.6% vs. a year earlier.
114
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
99
Multifamily (5+) units
$18,794,750
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 403 units permitted · latest month +1528.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 13.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 99 | 86.8% |
| All units | 114 | 100% |
Rapid City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rapid City, South Dakota?+
114 new residential units were authorized in Rapid City in May 2026, and 403 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rapid City permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 99 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rapid City's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.